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Safe anesthesia for neonates, infants and children

Divya Raviraj1, Thomas Engelhardt2, Tom Giedsing Hansen3,4

  • 1Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital and School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK - divya.raviraj@nhs.net.

Minerva Pediatrica
|July 24, 2018
PubMed

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Minimizing risks in pediatric anesthesia involves robust safety protocols and multidisciplinary training. Further research is needed to understand long-term neurodevelopmental effects of general anesthesia in children.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Neurodevelopmental Science

Background:

  • Growing human data suggests potential neurodevelopmental effects of general anesthesia in children.
  • The long-term significance of these neurodevelopmental effects remains unclear, pending further research.
  • Established risks in pediatric anesthesia are significant but manageable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review perioperative safety concerns in pediatric anesthesia.
  • To explore strategies for minimizing risks through education and training.
  • To discuss the impact of anesthesia on pediatric neurodevelopment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current data on pediatric anesthesia safety.
  • Analysis of strategies for risk mitigation in pediatric anesthesia.
  • Exploration of the relationship between anesthesia and neurodevelopment.

Main Results:

  • Robust anesthesia conduct, including physiological stability and psychological support, minimizes known risks.
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork, cross-specialty training, and advanced fellowships enhance safety.
  • Long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes require further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric anesthesia safety can be optimized through comprehensive training and established protocols.
  • Addressing preoperative anxiety and postoperative care is crucial for minimizing risks.
  • Continued research is essential to fully understand anesthesia's impact on pediatric neurodevelopment.

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